INQUIRY SCHOOLS (EIN 462735104) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELODY DAMIS

Phone

3392210610

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

INQUIRY SCHOOLS, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $196K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 69% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $586K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 198% operating deficit.

Mission

WORKING WITH EDUCATORS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT INQUIRY DRIVEN, PROJECT-BASED SCHOOLS WITH A FOCUS ON USING MODERN TOOLS

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $95,272

Program Service Revenue $100,953

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $196,225

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,734

Salaries & Benefits $134,561

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $511,173

Other Expenses $449,232

TOTAL EXPENSES $585,527

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$196,225	$640,371	-0.7%
Expenses	$585,527	$592,381	0.0%
Net Income	$-389,302	$47,990	-9.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$110,377

Total Directors

$110,377

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DIANA LAUFENBERG	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$110,377	$0	$110,377
JAIME CASAP	BOARD CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MELODY DAMIS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FREDERIC BERTLEY	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$196,225	$585,527	$70,759	$-389,302
2023	$640,371	$592,381	$460,061	$47,990
2022	$744,982	$556,529	$412,071	$188,453
2021	$547,604	$584,467	$223,618	$-36,863
2020	$638,295	$483,602	$260,481	$154,693
2019	$474,121	$670,407	$105,788	$-196,286
2018	$753,222	$625,339	$302,074	$127,883

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